Capita (CHIX:CPIL) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


CHIX:CPIL Capita PLC CHIX:CPIL
60 GF Score
Price £2.92
GF Value £2.24
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Capita Moat Score?

Capita CHIX:CPIL -1.93% 60 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CPIL with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.24 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,094 Business Services companies, Capita ranks better than 92.5% on this metric.

Capita has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Capita has Narrow Moat: Capita PLC has a discernible but modest moat due to its established position in the UK outsourcing market and some customer switching costs. However, it faces significant competition and lacks strong brand strength or proprietary technology.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Capita might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Capita  (CHIX:CPIl) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Capita Moat Score Related Terms

CHIX:CPIL vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Capita's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Capita Moat Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Capita's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Capita's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Capita (CHIX:CPIL) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Capita ranks #82 out of 1094 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 7.5%.
Is Capita's Moat Score too high?
Capita's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Capita ranks #82 out of 1094 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Capita has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capita's Moat Score compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Capita ranks #82 out of 1094 companies for Moat Score. This places Capita in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Business Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Capita's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capita stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capita (CHIX:CPIL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.24, compared to a current price of £2.92 — trading 30.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Capita's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Capita (CHIX:CPIL), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Capita (CHIX:CPIL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capita stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £2.92 is trading 30.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.24. GuruFocus considers Capita to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:CPIL:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: £2.24 vs. price of £2.92 (30.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CPIL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Capita Business Description

Other Exchanges CPI:UKCTA0:Germany
Address 2 Kingdom Street, First Floor, London, GBR, W2 6BD
Capita PLC is a provider of business process services, driven by data, technology, and people focused on creating useful outcomes and value by working collaboratively with its clients as partners. The company provides consulting, transformation, and professional delivery services, drawing on its practical experience, and provides digitally enabled services and solutions, often under multi-year contracts. It operates across two divisions: Capita Public Service and Capita Experience. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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